Paper Plate Reindeer Craft For Kids Free Pdf Template

Look no further than this super cute Paper Plate Reindeer Craft! It’s easy, festive, and perfect for Christmas or any cold day indoors. Plus, I’m offering a FREE Template to make it even easier – it comes in color and a coloring version, so your little ones can make it their own. This craft is perfect for early learners (3-7). What I love about it is that while your little student is having fun, they also practice fine motor skills as they cut and glue their adorable reindeer. Talk about a win-win! Are you ready? Let’s make an adorable reindeer!

Tools & Materials

Printer Template (download at the end of the article; you don’t need to subscribe!) Glue 9-inch paper plate Scissors White cardstock Brown paint Paintbrush Pom poms (optional) Colors, markers (optional)

Super tip: If you don’t have paper plates, cut an 8-9-inch circle with white cardstock.

Step 1 – Print Reindeer Template

You’ll find a section with the templates at the end of the tutorial. You can choose the colored version or the black-and-white version for coloring. The coloring version will make the craft longer, so pick according to your child’s attention span. Before you print the template, take a look at the pages. There are two different sets of antlers and some winter hats to personalize your reindeer. Send to print only what you think you’ll use.

Step 2 – Paint

Begin with painting since it typically requires more time to dry. Once they finish cutting, your children will likely be eager to start gluing. Once you paint your paper plate, set it aside to dry.

Step 3 – Cut Template

Cut all the pieces you want to use. You can also check out the “Assemble Ideas!” page and ask your child which reindeer they would like to make.

Step 4 – Glue

Let’s assemble our reindeer! There are six (but you can come up with more) different ways I show you how you can assemble this craft. The step-by-step instructions show how to do the reindeer #2. The mouth is a bit difficult to cut; you may want to use a black marker instead. Just like that, you have an adorable reindeer craft!

More Assemble Ideas!

Here are more ideas you can show your little ones as well. I enjoy offering different crafting options whenever possible. This way, you can engage your child in decision-making during the process. What do you think about the reindeer with the hat? I think it looks silly!

Want a Smaller Reindeer?

I made a little reindeer using a 6-inch plate! It looks absolutely adorable. Cutting will be a little more challenging if you make an extra-small one, so make sure to help your little person. I would use a black marker for the mouth! To make a smaller craft in a 6-inch plate, scale the printable to 66%.

Download Template!

As I said earlier, here’s the reindeer template for your craft! Click on the image to open the PDF in a new window, or use the yellow button to initiate a download to your phone or computer. Oh! Just so you know, I also have a library full of free SVG files and Printables for all my subscribers, a.k.a. Daydreamers. You can see a preview right here or get access by filling out this form.